3
Task
Breaking work into units that agents handle well.
4 patterns
3.1
Vertical Slice
Break features into thin end-to-end slices rather than horizontal layers, giving the agent complete context for each piece.
Intermediate5 min read
3.2
Checkpoint Loop
Work in small cycles of do-then-verify instead of one big request, catching drift early before it compounds.
Beginner5 min read
3.3
Scaffold First
Have the agent build types, interfaces, and structure before filling in implementation, establishing constraints that guide the rest.
Advanced4 min read
3.4
Parallel Fan-Out
Split independent subtasks across concurrent agent sessions to multiply throughput without multiplying errors.
Advanced4 min read